Despite concern about inflation, shekel appreciation may support lowering the interest rate
ISRAEL
- Report
25 Mar 2024
by Jonathan Katz
1. The shekel appreciated last week on optimism regarding a possible cease-fire.
2. Supply side disruptions, strong demand for housing rentals (compared to supply) and an accommodative fiscal policy pose inflationary threats
3. Nevertheless, assuming shekel stability, we see a likely rate cut on April 8th.
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